Party and Paper Magazine

More than a year after Pioneer Balloon Co. hosted The World Balloon Convention 2010 in Dallas, it is still making an impact within the professional event planning industry. A photo of the "Land of Enchantment" Gateway from the WBC 2010 was recently entered into the… Full Story »

The Halloween Industry Association (HIA), a trade organization representing businesses involved in the manufacture, importation and distribution of Halloween products, has changed the format of their International Halloween Show held Dec. 5-10 at Halloween Tower in New York City. For the first time ever, HIA… Full Story »

Rubie's Costume Co. Inc, the world's largest Halloween products manufacturer and distributor, has announced the acquisition of The Highest Heel brand of footwear, formally of Global Footwear Partners, Inc. The new company named Highest Heel Enterprises, LLC will operate under the Rubie's umbrella and distribute… Full Story »

Delicious Sexywear of New York, a division of Rubie's Costume Co. Inc., has announced the launch of new packaging. The updated, rectangular packaging will feature larger costume images, gusseted sides for added depth and convenient top hangers for easy display. This revamped look will be… Full Story »

When attendees return to Houston Jan. 28-31 for the 2012 Halloween & Party Expo (HPE), they will find new tools designed to improve their show experience. "Every year, we respond to the feedback we receive from our attendees on ways to enhance the show," said… Full Story »

Rubie's Costume Co. has announced that it has partnered with Universal Partnerships & Licensing to produce officially licensed costumes and accessories for Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures' "Cowboys & Aliens." Starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde, this all-new action-thriller takes audiences into the… Full Story »

Based on the success of their sophomore effort, Party King (div. of LRS Apparel, Ltd.) is currently putting the finishing touches on a 2012 collection that will include new looks for children's costumes, adult costumes, wigs, kits and masks. According to Sean Monahan, president of… Full Story »

Pioneer Balloon Co. has announced that Mr. Q has joined the company as the official mascot for Qualatex brand balloons, providing a "face" and personality for the brand while representing its commitments to quality, innovation, excellence, and value. "We're thrilled to introduce Mr. Q and… Full Story »